Obituaries

Feb 3, 2025

Ronald G. Fensick, 66 of Seaford passed away peacefully at home, February 3, 2024 surrounded by family and loved ones.

He was born on February 20, 1958, to the late George and Patricia Fensick in Salisbury, MD.

Graduated in 1976 from Seaford Senior High School. He went on to be the Owner/Operator of G S Fensick & Son Trucking for 25 years....

Feb 2, 2025

Thomas A. Waters, Jr., passed away peacefully at his home in Milford, Delaware, on February 2, 2025, under the care of Delaware Hospice. Born on May 22, 1934, in Washington, DC, Thomas spent the last 60 years of his life in Delaware, where he left a lasting impression on all who knew him.

Throughout his life, Thomas had a profound love...

Jan 31, 2025

Paul J. Walker III, born on August 26, 1948, in Milford, Delaware, passed away on January 31, 2025, at Bayhealth Sussex Campus in Milford, Delaware. He dedicated 30 years of his life to serving as a correctional officer retiring as a captain at Sussex Correctional Institute in Georgetown, DE.

A veteran, Paul served in the Army during the Vietnam War from...

Jan 30, 2025

Robert Lala, aged 83, passed away suddenly on January 30, 2025, in Lewes, Delaware. Born on March 27, 1941, in Jersey City, he was a lifelong resident of New Jersey. He dedicated his career to research and development at Unilever. Robert was known for his educational discipline, along with his generous and kind nature that truly defined him as a...

Jan 29, 2025

Kenneth Russell Stevenson, 74, of Georgetown, DE passed away peacefully at his home on January 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Kenneth was born in Milford, DE on August 23, 1950, to his parents Charles Reese and Helen Jane (Reynolds) Stevenson.

He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. Kenneth spent many years working in the construction...

Jan 27, 2025

Marie E. Swain, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away suddenly on January 27, 2025, at Beebe Hospital in Lewes, Delaware. Born on January 25, 1936, in Milford, Delaware, and raised in Selbyville, Delaware, she graduated from Selbyville High School in the class of 1954.

Marie and her husband, H. Linden Swain, shared their lives and dreams through their partnership,...

Jan 25, 2025

Vicki Jean Porter, 58, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Kent General Hospital.

Mom graduated in 1884 from Lake Forest High School. She was a certified CNA and previously worked at a nursing home in Dover. She loved to write poems, camping, fishing, and hunting. She loved being at the seashore as the smell of the ocean and soft...

Jan 25, 2025

Franklin G. Heck.

Lincoln, DE age 83, passed away peacefully at home on January 25, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born in Baltimore, MD, son of the late Charles L. and Nora (Kromer) Heck.

Frank was a long distance truck driver for many years and a dispatcher for Blue Hen...

Jan 25, 2025

Cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Ray Wilkinson, of Milton, passed away peacefully at his home January 25, 2025, with his family present.

He is survived by his wife and soul mate of 62 years, Sara Wilkinson; daughter Terry Carson and husband Kevin Carson of Lewes; son Jeff Wilkinson and husband Bill Rogers of Milton; granddaughter Brittany Croll and partner Clay...

Jan 24, 2025

Betty June Newby, 99, of Harrington, Delaware, passed away peacefully at home on January 24, 2025. She was born on June 16, 1925, in Port Washington, Long Island, NY, to William and Harriet Davis who predeceased her. Betty was the oldest of 5 children, William Davis, Edie Goodwin, Paul Davis, and Harvey Davis; all predeceased her. 

Betty was the only one...

Jan 23, 2025

Bruce Cole Elliott, 76, of Milton, DE, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Mr. Elliott was the husband of Sharon Elliott.

Born March 6, 1948 in Freehold, NJ., Bruce was the son of the late Barbara (Freeman)and Charles Elliott.

Bruce worked for Peterbuilt as a service manager.

A Memorial Service for Bruce will be...

Jan 22, 2025

William J. “Bobo” Brooks, 82

MILTON – William John Brooks, locally known as “Bo” or “Bobo”, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Bo was born in Lansdale, Pennsylvania to parents, James Brooks and Isabella (Simpson) Brooks. His family was drawn to Milton for its farming opportunities. They left Philadelphia’s textile industry in 1945 and purchased a farm on Route 16,...

Jan 21, 2025

LINCOLN – Clara Ann Reynolds Hudson passed away on January 21, 2025, at the age of 82.

Clara Ann was born on September 21, 1942, in Cambridge, MD to the late John Emery Reynolds and Rhea Cornell Hering Reynolds.

As a child, she grew up in Cambridge, MD and moved to...

Jan 18, 2025

Frederick A. “Freddie” Davis, aged 75, of Harrington, DE, passed peacefully on January 18, 2025, at Kent General Hospital in Dover, DE. Born on May 11, 1949, to the late Carl and Helen (Brown) Davis, he was a cherished brother, uncle, and friend. Frederick leaves behind a legacy of warmth and camaraderie.

He is remembered with fondness by his siblings Sandy...

Jan 18, 2025

Nancy Fay Argo, 85, of Milton passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Jan 18th, 2025. She was born in Milton on December 31, 1939.

Nancy grew up on Chestnut Street with her two sisters Ruth Ann and Grace and her brother Layton. After graduating from Milton High School, she worked at the Milton movie theater and had fond memories of...

Jan 15, 2025

Georgetown – Thomas R. Pepper, Jr., age 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus following a brief illness.

Thomas was born in Lewes, son of the late Thomas R. Pepper, Sr., and Laura E. (Wilson) Pepper. He was a lifelong resident of Gravel Hill.

Jr....

Jan 12, 2025

Charlotte J. Collins, 90, of Milford, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Born November 9, 1934, in Georgetown, Charlotte was the daughter of Harry J. Johnson and Emma (Marker) Johnson. She was the widow of Norman N. Collins, they were married in 1954.

Charlotte worked as...

Jan 11, 2025

Richard James Moore of Milton Delaware Born at Milford Memorial Hospital on December 24th 1967 and passed peacefully at home on January 11th 2025.

He is preceded in death by his parents Charles E. Moore and Joyce K Moore, a brother & Sister in law Chuck (Ruth) Moore and a neice Megan Moore.

Rich is survived by his best friend and wife...

Jan 10, 2025

GEORGETOWN, DEL – William L. Campbell, Jr., 75, of Georgetown, Delaware, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home joining his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born in 1949 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He was the son of the late William L. Campbell, Sr., and Bernice (Baker) Campbell. He...

Jan 10, 2025

Edward R. Hammond, 83, of Lincoln, DE, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Bayhealth in Milford.

Born August 27, 1941 in Lewes, Edward was the son of the late Nettie Hammond . His wife, Phillis Parsons, passed away in 2014.

Edward was a 1961 graduate of Rehoboth Beach High...